Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 22hDid a roundup of great shorts you can catch at this year's NYFF at @filmlinc.bsky.socialdanschindel.substack.comA Classy Curation of Shorts at NYFF 64New works by Kevin Jerome Everson, Peggy Ahwesh, Adam Piron, and more. 042
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Immediately enamored with Reacher, a program that asks "What if Sherlock Holmes was the largest man in the world?" 120
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Back at @defector.com, interviewing Paula González-Nasser on her great new film The Scoutdefector.comPaula González-Nasser Gives Location Scouts Their Due | DefectorSofia rises early to drive from Brooklyn to the Manhattan production office where she works as a location scout. She’s tasked with finding spots in which to film an upcoming television pilot: a few ap... 091
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026For the Substack, I talked to the great Sky Hopinka about his lovely new documentary Powwow Peopledanschindel.substack.com‘What It’s Like to Be There’ - A Conversation with Sky HopinkaThe filmmaker talks about ‘Powwow People’ and the relationship between powwows and cinema. 010
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 21/09/2026For @documentary.org, I spoke with John Wilson about his first feature, The History of Concrete. Read on for updates on select How To characters!documentary.orgSolid Foundation: Filmmaker John Wilson Talks About Shooting Solo and the Many Plot Threads That Make Up His Feature Debut, ‘The History of Concrete’In this interview, The History of Concrete director, John Wilson, talks about impermanence, shooting solo and repurposing cut scenes into B-roll 010
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Had a blast with Resident Evil danschindel.substack.com/p/resident-e...danschindel.substack.comResident Evil Is So Much Fun lolZach Cregger’s cinematic take on the game franchise is all killer, no filler. 020
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Reviewed Hopereverseshot.orgHopeAmidst the nonstop chaos, the film finds something close to real pathos in using the communication gulf between the humans and aliens to excoriate xenophobia and ignorance. 000
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Newest Substack is on the Paranormal Activity play. Yes, they made a found-footage horror movie into a play. And it's pretty fun!danschindel.substack.com‘Paranormal Activity’ on Broadway is... good?The found-footage franchise has somehow spun off quite a fun stage show. 000
Reposted by Dan SchindelMike X. Nichols @mikexnichols.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Thinking about this exchange today 34181084484
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 03/09/2026I love Niu Lai danschindel.substack.com/p/niu-laidanschindel.substack.comProtect Niu LaiI have great affection for the poorly animated Chinese cows. 000
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Goodnight sweet prince www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_U5...youtube.comTim Curry as Premier Cherdenko - Space!YouTube video by Athrun Talan 13821
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 26/08/2026stand byhollywoodreporter.comKate O’Flynn Broke Out in ‘Widow’s Bay.’ Just Wait Until Mike Leigh’s Final FilmThe Emmy nominee is poignant and achingly funny in 'Tender Loving Care,' which marks the culmination of her 20-year partnership with Mike Leigh. She unveils the project in-depth for the first time. 000
Reposted by Dan SchindelXploshi @xploshi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026the Mario Galaxy planet off in the distance with a boss waiting on it 85195074391
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 26/08/2026For @hyperallergic.com I wrote about the really lovely Barbara Hammer bio-dochyperallergic.comBarbara Hammer Through Her Own Lens“Barbara Forever” is both a biography and a conversation the late filmmaker has with herself. 060
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 25/08/2026The "Gay Dean" song from Community isn't on this list. Fake news. 000
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 13/08/2026If I were a citizen of the MCU I'd want them to oppress the fuck out of those freaks 120
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Fulfilled my life's purpose and wrote about Wet Hot American Summer for @screenslate.bsky.social www.screenslate.com/articles/wet...screenslate.comWet Hot American SummerWatching Wet Hot American Summer (2001) as it returns to theaters could be a "What the hell is water?” experience for newcomers. When it first came out, this was a film with a cast and crew of nearly ... 000
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 05/08/2026New profile portrait by @alexxkittle.bsky.social! Check out her work! linktr.ee/panandscanlinktr.eePan + Scan Illustration | LinktreeLinktree. Make your link do more. 120
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 29/07/2026You are using The Odyssey as a pretext to explain the Sea Peoples to any captive audience. I am using it as a pretext to explain the theory of bicameral mentality. We are not the same 010
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 29/07/2026First screening of this is Saturday! Come thru! 000
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Finally got my Substack out about The Odyssey, putting up a ranking I know we can all agree on danschindel.substack.com/p/the-odysse...danschindel.substack.comEpisodes of 'The Odyssey,' RankedOUT: Lotus eaters. IN: Large armored guys. ZEUS' LAW: Frequently violated. CHRISTOPHER NOLAN: Extremely himself. 000
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Completing my round of recent booklet essay announcements, I did one for @secondsightfilms.bsky.social's upcoming release of The Killing Fields. Available now for preorder!secondsightfilms.co.ukThe Killing Fields Limited Edition 4K UHD & Blu-ray: Pre-order Available 28th SeptemberRoland Joffé's landmark debut film arrives in 4K and loaded with new bonus material! 020
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Good stuff. Pairs well with this essay by Richard Misek from a few years back www.ahistoryoftheworldaccordingtogettyimages.com?_sm_nck=1ahistoryoftheworldaccordingtogettyimages.comA History Of The World According To Getty ImagesWebsite for the documentary film 'A History Of The World According To Getty Images' by Richard Misek 000
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Folks, have you heard about the hot new adaptation of The Odyssey hitting theaters? That's right, Franco Piavoli's 1989 masterpiece NOSTOS! You have three chances to catch it at @spectaclenyc.bsky.social in August! Get your tickets now! spectacletheater.com/nostos-the-r... 052
Reposted by Dan SchindelRick Paulas @rickpaulas.bsky.social · 09/07/2026This came to me in a dream 183315730
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 10/07/2026For @reverseshot.bsky.social, I spoke with the singular Ross McElwee about his heartbreaking new movie Remakereverseshot.orgRoss McElweeI think people have the mistaken impression that I always have a camera ready to go. There were periods in my life when this was true. But certainly, around family, I filmed less than 1% of the time. ... 020
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Been running my newsletter for two months and change and am coming up on 100 subscribers. Whoever is exactly the hundredth to sign up gets ice creamdanschindel.substack.comIt's Been Said | Dan Schindel | SubstackA miscellany by Dan Schindel. Click to read It's Been Said, by Dan Schindel, a Substack publication. Launched 2 months ago. 000
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Did another Substack post! This one is about two very good stage shows in NYC that you should see: Dad Don't Read This at @greenwichhouse.bsky.social and Camping at HERE Arts Centerdanschindel.substack.comTeenage NPCsA post on two new stage shows: Dad Don't Read This and Camping. 000
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 25/06/2026For @documentary.org, it was a great privilege to talk to Jeff Tremaine about Jackass: Best and Last and take the series' craft seriouslydocumentary.org“We Don’t Want Mom’s Approval”: ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ Director Jeff Tremaine Talks Stunts, Digital Cameras, and the Infamous MTV Series at 25In this interview, Jackass: Best and Last director Jeff Tremaine talks about mining and shaping the original MTV show’s vast digital archive to celebrate its 25th anniversary 041
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 24/06/2026I wrote the booklet essay for Cat City 2 as part of @deafcrocodile.bsky.social's release of the two Cat City films. Order now! Stocks are low! deafcrocodile.com/products/the...deafcrocodile.comTHE CAT CITY COLLECTION - 2-Disc (Slipcover Edition)SHIPPING IN LATE JULY SLIPCOVER EDITION LIMITED TO 1000 CAT CITY + CATCHER: CAT CITY 2 This deluxe 2-disc edition features the original Hungarian animated sci-fi classic CAT CITY (1986) paired for the... 162
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Haven't weighed in on Disclosure Day because I kept meaning to write this, but that was delayed as I dealt with a parent visit/general malaise. But it's finally up. Anyway: I was let down! danschindel.substack.com/p/disclosure...danschindel.substack.comWar of the WorldstarA post about 'Disclosure Day'. 000
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 24/06/2026We often talk as if we're past "Peak TV," but things still happen like me learning there's a spy show starring Michael Fassbender and Jeffrey Wright in its second season on Paramount+ I've heard nothing about before 020
Reposted by Dan SchindelFilipe Furtado @filipefurtado.bsky.social · 12/06/2026I had complete forget to mention but I have an article on Brazilian cinema relationship with the military dictatorship in the June issue of Sight and Sound which I assume is on stands for weeks now 0183
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Happy to announce that I have an essay in the booklet for @secondsightfilms.bsky.social's new release of The Name of the Rose, out Aug. 10! secondsightfilms.co.uk/products/the...secondsightfilms.co.ukThe Name of the Rose Limited Edition 4K UHD & Blu-ray: Pre-order Available 10th AugustJean-Jacques Annaud's classic take on Umberto Eco's legendary murder mystery arrives on 4K UHD and loaded with new bonus material! 040
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Honored to have participated in @documentary.org's poll about the best docs of the 21st century so far. Check out the results: documentary.org/greatestdocs...documentary.orgTop 25Greatest Docs of the 21st Century: Top 25 ListAs voted by over 300 members of the documentary community, including filmmakers, producers, programmers, academics, and critics. 110
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Late posting this, but I had a great time talking to @isaacbutler.bsky.social about his new book about the culture wars of the '90s. Check it out when it hits stores later this month! www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/06/02/m...theartnewspaper.comMapplethorpe nudes, the NEA and the birth of America’s culture warsWe speak to the writer Isaac Butler about his book revisiting the battles over censorship and public funding in the US during the 1980s and 1990s 052
Reposted by Dan SchindelDan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 10/06/2026For the Substack, I returned to a favored topic: Movies that are video games, whether they intend it or not danschindel.substack.com/p/movies-tha...danschindel.substack.comSympathy for the Player CharacterGoing on about movies that are spiritually video games. 032
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 10/06/2026For the Substack, I returned to a favored topic: Movies that are video games, whether they intend it or not danschindel.substack.com/p/movies-tha...danschindel.substack.comSympathy for the Player CharacterGoing on about movies that are spiritually video games. 032
Reposted by Dan SchindelBrendan Blaber @brendanblaber.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Why does every Nintendo Direct sound like this? 7537301514
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Staggered by Deja Vu. Peak War on Terror surveillance state letting you Rear Window so hard that you go back in time, and folks? You can watch the past in Tonyvision. 230
Dan Schindel @danschindel.bsky.social · 02/06/2026NEW YORK: On June 4, I’ll be hosting a Q&A with director Robert Petit after a screening of his new doc Underland, based on Robert Macfarlane’s wonderful book. angelikafilmcenter.com/nyc/movies/d...angelikafilmcenter.comMovie Information | Tickets | ShowtimesExperience cinema like never before! Secure your tickets, enjoy gift cards, and take advantage of food and drink deals. Don't miss our special screenings and events! 000
